Meaning & Definition of word "Decreasing"
Decreasing
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. Present participle of 'decrease', meaning to make or become smaller or fewer.
- Example: The temperature is decreasing as the sun sets.
- 2. To diminish in number, size, or degree.
- Example: The company's profits are steadily decreasing due to increased competition.
adjective:
- 1. Becoming less in quantity, size, intensity, or degree.
- Example: The decreasing number of visitors to the museum is a cause for concern.
- 2. Tending to diminish or decline.
- Example: We noticed a decreasing trend in sales over the past few months.
Etymology
●The word 'decreasing' comes from the Old French 'decreistre,' which is derived from Latin 'decrescere' meaning to grow less.
Common Phrases and Expressions
decreasing returns:
A situation in which the added output from an additional unit of input is less than the previous unit.
decreasing order:
A sequence arranged from largest to smallest.
Related Words
decline:
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
reduce:
to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Slang Meanings of decreasing
Meaning: slipping away
● Example Sentence: His popularity is just slipping away, it's decreasing fast.
Meaning: fading out
● Example Sentence: That trend is really fading out, it's decreasing.